RESEARCH CLUSTER IN URBAN INDIGENOUS WELLBEING
Donna Kurtz
RESEARCH LEAD
Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
Gabrielle Legault
RESEARCH LEAD
Assistant Professor, Community, Culture and Global Studies, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBC Okanagan
This research cluster team is responding to urban Indigenous community needs through a holistic approach to spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health.
ABSTRACT
Guided by principles of an Indigenous relational approach, this team is committed to respectfully working with, and responding to, Urban Indigenous Community identified research priorities. Team members have experience and expertise in community-led Indigenous research methodologies, Indigenous health, health promotion, identity and belonging, cultural safety, land-based healing, population health, geography, creative practices, occupational therapy, and mental wellness.
The team received a UBCO Cluster of Research Excellence award in 2021.
UBCO Clusters of Research Excellence are funded by the Eminence Program, which was established in 2017.
RESEARCH TEAM MEMBERS
Braden Te Hiwi
Assistant Professor, Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBC Okanagan
Margo Greenwood
Professor, Education and First Nation Studies, University of Northern British Columbia
Shawn Wilson
Associate Professor, Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies, Irving K Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UBC Okanagan
Sarah de Leeuw
Professor, Northern Medical Program, University of Northern British Columbia
Elder Diana Moar
Skye Barbic
Associate Professor, Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Vancouver
Peter Hutchinson
Assistant Professor, School of Population and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, UBC Vancouver
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Contact
Dr. Donna Kurtz
Email Donna.Kurtz@ubc.ca
Gabrielle Legault
Email Gabrielle.Legault@ubc.ca
UBC Okanagan